Side effects of Powercoxib Tablet

How to use Powercoxib Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Powercoxib 20mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Powercoxib Tablet works

Powercoxib 20mg Tablet is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) called COX-2 inhibitors. It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that are responsible pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).

In Depth Information on Powercoxib Tablet

Expert advice for Powercoxib Tablet

It can be taken with or without food.

Powercoxib may cause fewer stomach problems as compared with other NSAIDs like Ibuprofen or Naproxen.

It can also affect kidneys or cause permanent kidney damage if taken for a long time.

Powercoxib can raise your risk of blood clots, heart attack, or a stroke.

Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Warnings

Special precautions for Powercoxib 20mg Tablet

Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Powercoxib 20mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.

Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

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Lactation

No information is available on the use of Powercoxib 20mg Ta

blet during lactation. Please consult your doctor.

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Driving

Powercoxib 20mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

Powercoxib 20mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients w

ith kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Powercoxib 20mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

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Liver

CAUTION

Powercoxib 20mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Powercoxib 20mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Use of Powercoxib 20mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.